TuksNetball launches innovative online coaching program to motivate youngsters
TuksNetball has developed an online program whereby netball players can, with the help of a video, stay active and even improve their skills while in isolation.
Desperate times require desperate measures that are why TuksNetball’s head coach Jenny van Dyk resorted to becoming a “movie producer”.
She is, however, not planning to do so fulltime. It was pure passion and concern for netball that made her do it. The last thing Van Dyk wants is for young players to get despondent due to them not being able to train or play.
Last week it was decided to temporarily suspend all Varsity Sport Tournaments due to the coronavirus pandemic. At this stage, it is also unlikely that the University Sport South Africa Tournaments (USSA) will go ahead. The events scheduled for March, April and May have already been postponed. To summarise sports in South Africa have basically come to an abrupt halt.
Van Dyk does not want it to get to a scenario where netball players become completely inactive.
“It is essential for players to remain active and to be challenged daily. That is why we as TuksNetball launched an online coaching programme. It enables us to be interactive with any player between six and 24 who is passionate about the sport,” Van Dyk explained.
The popular coach temporarily took up the role of movie producer to create awareness for what they aim to do. Anyone who cares to watch will be inspired as in less than two minutes they will get an idea of what it takes to become a champion player.
According to the Tuks coach, there is always that one moment of truth when heroes will rise, and new stars shine.
“The aim of the programme is not only to help players improve their netball skills. The players will be advised on what strength and conditioning exercises they should do. We will post the necessary graphics so there can be no confusion,” Van Dyk stated.
Players will also get to learn how they should go about to do a video analysis of a game. Van Dyk want them to understand the rules and be clued up on possible tactics. She believes a well-informed player is one who can win games at any crucial moment.
“But it is also about having fun. There will be individual challenges. Young players who are not scared to push themselves to the limit could earn the bragging rights on outperforming their idols. One of the exciting aspects of our programmes is that it allows youngsters to interact and learn from experienced players,” Van Dyk concluded.
Interested players can contact Lifa Khumalo at 073 054 9684 or via email at tuksnetballonline@gmail.com.
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